The remains of Mrs.
Catherine M. Brown, who died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ormiston of Winona, arrived here
on the night train on Tuesday for burial.
Mrs. Brown was 83 years old
and was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Shoemaker. She was
born on
the old family homestead on the Front Road between here and St.
Williams.
She was united in marriage
to Willard Brown, a young man of many excellent parts, and they
settled on his farm at Rowan Mills, which was their home for many
years. Upon the death of husband, 16 years ago, she disposed
of the farm and had since lived with her children.
She is survived by three
sons and four daughters:
Arthur of Port Rowan
Victor F. of London
Clarence L. of Windham
Mrs. M. K. Ormiston of Winona
Mrs. Ida Brown of Toronto
Mrs. C. A. Dunkley of Ridgetown
and Mrs. L. F. Morgan of Detroit.
all of whom were present at the funeral except
Mrs. Ormiston.
The remains were taken to
the home of her son,
A. W. Brown. The funeral was held from there
the following day and was largely attended by
relatives and friends.
Mrs. Brown in early life
became a member of the
Baptist Church in this village and still retained
her membership until the time of her death.
The services were conducted
by Rev. J. M. Smith.
Interment took place in Bayview Cemetery.
